Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
This Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake combines a rich chocolate cookie crust with a creamy dark chocolate-infused cheesecake filling studded with fresh raspberries. Baked to perfection, it offers an indulgent dessert experience with a balance of tangy fruit and deep chocolate flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
- ¼ cup melted butter
Filling
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup melted dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake.
- Prepare Crust: In a bowl, combine the crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter thoroughly. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust base.
- Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, melted dark chocolate, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the cream cheese mixture, mixing well after each addition to maintain a smooth texture.
- Fold in Raspberries: Gently fold fresh raspberries into the cheesecake batter, taking care not to break the berries.
- Assemble & Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly but not liquid.
- Cool: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before removing the sides. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother batter.
- Melt dark chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave to avoid burning.
- Fresh raspberries add a tart contrast; avoid stirring vigorously to keep them intact.
- Let the cheesecake cool fully to prevent cracking before chilling.
- For easy removal, run a knife around the edges before unlocking the springform pan.
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